LINDSEY BEWICK KIDD BSN, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC
**** ******** ***** ***** ************, TN 37127
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE Flexible, self-motivated professional excited for new
challenges.
EDUCATION
Masters of Science in Nursing
August 2008
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
December 2004
Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Pre Nursing Major
May 2002
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cigna-HealthSpring Living Well Practice- Nurse Practitioner
9/2011- Present
HealthSpring, Nashville, TN (Medicare Advantage Organization)
Living Well practices are clinics operated by the Professional Corporation
sector of HealthSpring. These clinics are designed to promote health and
wellness for HealthSpring members. The Living Well practice serves to
assist primary care physicians with meeting Medicare STARS, HEIDIS and
Partners for Quality recommendations.
Conduct comprehensive physical examinations for HealthSpring members with
emphasis on preventative health and maintenance of acute and chronic
illnesses. Physical examinations include but are not limited to:
medication reconciliation, depression screenings, fall risk analysis, mini
mental status exams, nutritional assessments, retinal and heel scans.
Schedule preventative screening tests such as mammograms, colonoscopy &
Dexa scan
Order and interpret patient labs
Coordinate with physician, clinical pharmacist and social work to
facilitate clinical outcomes for patients and to ensure HEIDIS/STARS & P4Q
measures met.
Utilize ICD-9 codes to accurately code patient diagnosis to highest level
of specificity to ensure maximum reimbursement.
Advanced Heart Failure Clinic- Nurse Practitioner
11/2008- 8/2011
Saint Thomas Heart, Nashville, TN
Worked independently in Nurse Practitioner CHF Clinic. Specific experience
with end stage heart failure, heart transplant and patients with mechanical
circulatory devices. These complex patients were referred to the NP Clinic
for close monitoring and management.
Performed and documented history and physical examinations
Ordered tests and interpreted labs for chronically ill patients &
collaborated with supervising physician in comprising the plan of care for
patients
Implemented approved plan of care by prescribing pharmacologic or
additional interventions to accomplish projected outcomes for patient.
Surgical Intensive Care Unit- Registered Nurse
1/05- 11/08
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Assessment and care of critically ill surgical patients requiring
mechanical ventilation, continuous invasive pulmonary arterial pressure
monitoring, non-invasive continuous cardiac and oximetry monitoring.
Participated in daily patient rounds with physicians, pharmacists & family
Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line placement,
bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, percutaneous endoscopy gastrostomy tube
placement & invasive dressing changes.
Adolescent Surgery Unit- Nurse Extern
5/03- 8/04
Vanderbilt University Children's Hospital, Nashville, TN
Assisted RNs in care of medical and surgical patients from infants to age
eighteen
Recorded and documented vital signs
HONORS
National Scholars Honor Society
Lois H. Cobb Nursing Scholarship
Johnson & Johnson Scholarship
Dean's List
CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Certificate of Fitness
National Provider Identification
Registered Nurse
Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ACTIVITIES
Member of the Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Junior League of Murfreesboro
Chi Omega Sorority Alumni
REFERENCES
Provided upon request